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AG Ken Paxton Blasts House Impeachment Managers in New Interview
Paxton said the House Board of Impeachment Managers have “no respect for the law.”
School Superintendent Urges Parents to Oppose School Choice
The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD administrator sent out an email to parents, urging them to engage with lawmakers to prevent educational freedom from passing.
Dade Phelan Underwater in Popularity Among His Own Voters
Phelan has drawn two challengers in the Republican primary.
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Pro-DACA Protesters Shout At Paxton’s House
A few dozen supporters of Obama's amnesty program gathered on Saturday to "take the fight to Ken Paxton's neighborhood" to protest against federal and state immigration laws. According to a September 13 Facebook post, the protest outside the home of Texas Attorney...
Downtown Councilman Gets Appraisal District Board Seat
A sitting city councilman was just nominated by his colleagues to serve yet another term on the county’s appraisal district. Downtown San Antonio City Councilman Roberto Treviño was nominated Thursday evening to serve another term on the Bexar County Appraisal...
Bexar GOP Looks to Officially Censure Straus Under Rule 44
After having managed to rebuke him months ago, grassroots conservatives in Texas House Speaker Joe Straus’ home county are looking to take drastic action against the Speaker for his outright obstruction of the Republican Party of Texas platform under Rule 44. Months...
Houston Fights Public Release of Expert Report on Fire Pension
An ongoing, three-year lawsuit against actuary firm Willis Towers Watson over pension calculations for Houston firefighters has the city fighting the release of the expert witness report that allegedly validates their allegations that the firm’s actions cost taxpayers...
Plans to Turn Glenbrook Golf Course into a Botanic Garden Meet Resistance
Some Houstonians are up in arms about a plan to turn the Glenbrook Golf Course into a taxpayer subsidized privately owned botanic garden. The project first began to draw attention when the Houston City Council, under Mayor Annise Parker, entered into a...
Cornyn Defends Liberal Republicans… Again
John Cornyn wants Steve Bannon to shut up. Texas’ senior senator is outraged that the conservative Breitbart boss (and former White House strategist) is focusing on Republicans rather than Democrats. Think what you will about Bannon, he’s right to hold Republicans...
Houston Mayor Wants to Increase Taxes 8.9%
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is using Hurricane Harvey to increase property taxes by 8.9 percent. Turner’s Harvey Tax was unveiled on Monday and is expected to be on the city council agenda for October 18, when councilmembers will also vote on three hearing dates...
Liberal Mayor Defends House Speaker & Higher Taxes
During a recent interview, San Antonio’s newly elected mayor defended both Speaker Straus and the City of San Antonio’s record of high spending and property taxes. New infrastructure, higher taxes, immigration, and corporate welfare were also discussed. During the...
Donor Dollars Over Hurricane Survivors
For most, Hurricane Harvey meant rescue, recovery, and rebuilding, but one state lawmaker’s primary concern is the impact Harvey had on his campaign fundraising. State Rep. Wayne Faircloth (R-Galveston) is hosting an Austin fundraiser with special guest House Speaker...